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09 May, 2017
A new schools funding estimator is set to help parents, teachers, principals and school communities in the Bonner electorate see exactly how they stand to benefit from the Turnbull Government’s new $18.6 billion needs-based schools funding plan.
Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said th...
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02 May, 2017
Federal MP Ross Vasta has announced his second Bonner Bright Star Winner for 2017.
Today the Bonner MP announced 11-year-old Jessica Thomas from Moreton Bay College was chosen as the award recipient for April.
Jessica was nominated by her t...
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21 April, 2017
Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said the local community would pause on Anzac Day to honour the service and sacrifice of all Australian men and women who have served in defence of our country.
Mr Vasta said the following services and marches would be held in Bonner:
Bayside National Serv...
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12 April, 2017
FEDERAL Member for Bonner Ross Vasta was joined today by Small Business Minister Michael McCormack to discuss how the Government’s small business plan was helping local small businesses to grow and create local jobs.
“It’s ...
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07 April, 2017
Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta today held a special ceremony to congratulate the recipients of the inaugural Bonner Volunteer Awards and present them with their awards.
“These awards are intended to give thanks to individuals and teams that have demonstrated outstanding volunteer qua...
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06 April, 2017
Federal Assistant Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, the Hon Karen Andrews, says the Turnbull Government’s tax cuts for small and medium businesses will provide more opportunities for young people to take up an apprenticeship.
Minister Andrews joined Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta...
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05 April, 2017
Small business owners based in Bonner are invited to attend an intimate one-on-one Q&A session with Federal Minister for Small Business, the Hon Michael McCormack on Tuesday, 11 April, Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said today.
The event will be open to small business people in the Bon...
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31 March, 2017
A multi-million dollar roads package reached between the Australian and Queensland governments will help reduce congestion and time out on the road for commuters from the Bonner area, Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said today.
“I’m pleased to see the Federal and State governmen...
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13 March, 2017
The community of Wynnum Manly joined the Seagulls on Saturday evening to celebrate the opening of the upgraded Manly Seagulls Clubhouse, which includes the redesign and modernisation of the existing Clubhouse change rooms, and an extension to the building to accommodate a new gymnasium.
Federal M...
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13 March, 2017
School leaders from all around the Bonner electorate were yesterday celebrated in a ceremony hosted by Federal MP Ross Vasta.
Manly West State School, Mt Gravatt East State School and Clairvaux College leaders joined with more than 40 students from other local Primary and High Schools to attend th...
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13 March, 2017
Get your colouring-in pencils ready: local three to six-year-olds can now enter the great Bonner Easter Colouring-In Competition, Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta said today.
“To get in the spirit of Easter this year, I will be sending out Easter-themed colouring-in sheets to kindergar...
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01 March, 2017
Today I would like to speak about two volunteer initiatives that are doing wonderful things for lonely and socially isolated individuals and aged care residents in my Bonner electorate. These initiatives are funded through the Federal Government&rsqu...
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23 February, 2017
Federal MP for Bonner Ross Vasta is supporting young high achievers in his electorate by introducing the inaugural Bonner Bright Star award for the month of March.
Nominations are now open for the new award and will celebrate the accomplishments of youth in the Bonner electorate.
Mr Vasta said the...
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13 February, 2017
Nominations will soon open for the inaugural Bonner Volunteer Awards, Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta announced today.
“These awards are intended to give thanks to individuals and teams that have demonstrated outstanding volunteer qualities. They will recognise volunteers who’ve...
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10 February, 2017
Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta, today confirmed a Turnbull Coalition Government commitment of $185,000 announced last year for the Australian Academy of Martial Arts Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Club (AAMA).
“I’m pleased to announce that the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Dev...
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